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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 88.82 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 88.82 and 59.81 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 88.82 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/88.82 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 88.82 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 5,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311.58/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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